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Sci 6 Chpt 2 Solid, Liquids, and Gases

vocabulary words chp2
states of matter

AB
simulationsmodels that imitate the world
inferenceinterpretation based on observations and prior knowledge
interpreting dataidentifying a pattern/trend in a graph or notes.
datafacts, figures, other evidence gainded through observation.
conclusionthe end/ the answer/ Scientists reach this after they review the data they collect.
freezinga liquid changing into a solid.
sublimationA change from a solid to a gas without passing through a liquid state.
vaporizationa liquid becoming a gas.
condensationa gas changing into a liquid.
hypothesisA scientific explanation that can be tested by observation or experiment.
theoryA well-tested scientific concept that explains a wide range of observations.
scientific lawStatement that describes what scientist expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions.
variablesany factor that can change in an experiment.
scientific theoryA well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations. It could possibly be contradicted by new tests. When that happens, scientist must change it or abandon it.
International System of UnitsA system of measurement used by scientists around the world internationally.


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